National Guardsmen, including full and part-time personnel, who hold a Concealed Pistol License would be permitted to carry their personally owned concealed pistol while on the premises of a National Guard armory or recruiting office under the legislation.

“National Guard members should have the ability to concealed carry their personal firearms while in National Guard property in order to properly defend themselves and the location,” said Glenn, R-Larkin Township, who served eight years in the Army Reserves and Army National Guard including the 1460th Transportation Company headquartered in Midland.

The bill puts into law the current practice of the state’s National Guard, ensuring the practice will continue in the future.

The bill now moves to the House floor for further consideration by the full House.